Led by acclaimed Conductor and Director Wendell Nisley, the 34-strong, mixed-voice Oasis Chorale's mission is 'to call its singers and its audiences to thoughtful worship of the true God through artistic choral music sung skillfully. 'Journey, the Road Home,' an a cappella album, is divided into 5 parts, the first, Songs of Delight, has 'Shout, O Glory and 'I Sat Down Under His Shadow' as our favorites, Part II, Songs of Distress, features 'Hear My Prayer, O Lord' and 'Abide with Me;' Part III, Songs of Assurance, has 'Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep,' the soaring 'Amazing Grace' and 'Close Now Thine Eyes;' Part IV, Songs of Commitment and Courage favorites are 'God Be in My Head,' 'Day by Day' and 'Walk Together, Children;' and Part V, Songs of Home winners are 'Never Weather-Beaten Sail,' 'Goin' Home' and 'Home to Thee.' The Chorale is aptly named, 'Journey, the Road Home' is an oasis of lovely, harmonious, inspiring a cappella songs of faith that move us and lift us up! |